Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Three stops in return from injury
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Britt furnished three tackles (two solo) in the Buccaneers' 48-14 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
Britt was making his return from a three-game absence due to an ankle injury, but he played just 17 snaps (36 percent) on defense. The fourth-year linebacker has been productive overall despite the absences and modest numbers Sunday, as Britt now boasts a career-high 69 tackles (37 solo), including 0.5 sacks, and one pass defensed across 572 snaps over 13 games.
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Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Will play against Carolina
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Britt (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
Britt will return from a three-game absence due to an ankle injury he suffered in Week 13 against the Panthers. In the 11 games prior to his injury, the 2021 fifth-round pick logged 66 tackles (35 solo), including 0.5 sacks, and one pass defense. Britt should reclaim his starting spot at inside linebacker alongside Lavonte David while J.J. Russell and Deion Jones serve as the backups.
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Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Could return Week 17
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Britt (ankle) was estimated as a full participant in practice Wednesday.
Britt has missed Tampa Bay's past three games after suffering an ankle injury Week 13 against Carolina. Though the Buccaneers didn't hold a regular practice Wednesday, the fact Britt was estimated as a full participant suggests he could return to the field Sunday against the Panthers. J.J. Russell has been starting in Britt's absence.
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Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Inactive for Week 16
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Britt (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
As expected, Britt will miss his third straight game due to an ankle injury, and his next opportunity to play will be Week 17 against the Panthers on Sunday, Dec. 29. Vi Jones and J.J. Russell are the top candidates to start at inside linebacker alongside Lavonte David due to Britt's injury.
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Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Likely missing Week 16
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Britt (ankle) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
The Auburn product has missed each of Tampa Bay's last two games due to an ankle injury, and despite limited practice sessions Thursday and Friday, it appears likely he'll miss his third game in a row Sunday. If Britt is sidelined in Week 16 as expected, Vi Jones is likely to start alongside Lavonte David as part of the Buccaneers' top inside linebacker duo.
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Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Returns to practice Thursday
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Britt (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Britt has missed the Buccaneers' last two games due to an ankle injury. His return to practice Thursday is a positive step in his progression through his rehab, and Friday's injury report will indicate his chances of playing Sunday against Dallas. Through 12 regular-season games, Britt has registered 66 tackles (35 solo), including 0.5 sacks, and one pass defense.
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Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Doesn't practice Wednesday
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Britt (ankle) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's practice report.
Britt has been sidelined for Tampa Bay's last two games due to an ankle injury he suffered in Week 13 against Carolina. He has been unable to practice since the injury, and he'll have to return to the field over the next two days in order to have a chance at playing against the Cowboys on Sunday. In the 11 games prior to his injury, Britt registered 66 tackles (35 solo), including 0.5 sacks, and one pass defense.
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Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Won't play Sunday
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Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said Friday that Britt (ankle) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Britt injured his ankle Week 13 versus the Panthers and will now miss his second consecutive game while working to rehab. With Britt unavailable, J.J. Russell (hamstring) could get a chance to enter the starting lineup, if he can get healthy. Otherwise, that opportunity will figure to go to Vi Jones.
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Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Opens week as DNP
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Britt (ankle) was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice walkthrough, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Britt hurt his ankle against Carolina in Week 13 and missed this past Sunday's win over the Raiders. His participation level the rest of this week should clarify whether he has a chance of returning to action Sunday against the Chargers. If Britt can't play in that contest, J.J. Russell could get a start if he's able to return from a hamstring issue. Otherwise, the opportunity could go to Vi Jones.
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Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Won't play vs. Raiders
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Britt (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Britt will miss his first game of the regular season due to an ankle injury he suffered in the first half of the Bucs' 26-23 overtime win over the Panthers this past Sunday. Britt will focus on progressing in his recovery enough to return for Week 15 against the Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 15. J.J. Russell is expected to start at inside linebacker alongside Lavonte David due to Britt's injury.
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Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Double-digit tackles vs. Falcons
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Britt recorded 10 total tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 31-26 loss to the Falcons.
Britt was the Buccaneers' leading tackler in Sunday's loss, setting a new season high with 10 total stops. The fourth-year pro from Auburn has now tallied 49 total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, through Tampa Bay's first eight games this year. He's expected to continue starting alongside Lavonte David (ankle) as part of the Buccaneers' top inside-linebacker duo as the season progresses.
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Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Six-tackle effort in loss
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Britt recorded six tackles (five solo) in the Buccaneers' 26-7 loss to the Broncos on Sunday.
Britt tied with several teammates for third in tackles on the afternoon. The fourth-year pro played on 35 snaps (51 percent) overall, and he's accrued a solid 15 tackles (10 solo) in his part-time role thus far.
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Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: No restrictions Thursday
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Britt (illness) was a full participant during Thursday's practice.
Britt was limited Wednesday due to an illness, but the 2021 fifth-round pick appears to have moved past that issue. He accrued five tackles (three solo) and played 42 snaps (38 on defense, four on special teams) in the Bucs' Week 1 win over the Commanders.
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Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Ready for bigger role
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Head coach Todd Bowles said Wednesday that Britt is ready to become a three-down defensive player in 2024, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Britt has also demonstrated a better grasp of the mental part of the game, according to Bowles. The 24-year-old recorded 29 tackles (16 solo) and one pass defensed last season. He looks poised to take on a bigger role in the upcoming campaign, likely as a starter at inside linebacker next to Lavonte David.
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Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Active Monday
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Britt (calf) is active for Monday's wild-card game against the Eagles, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
The backup inside linebacker missed the first practice of the week leading up to this game but participated fully in Saturday's session. Britt has 29 tackles and a pass defensed on 154 defensive snaps this season.
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Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Downgraded to doubtful
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Britt (calf) has been downgraded to doubtful ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
The third-year linebacker was a late addition to the Buccaneers' injury report, as he popped up as a limited participant in Friday's practice due to a calf issue. As it gets closer to Sunday, it seems increasingly likely that Britt won't be available for Tampa Bay. J.J. Russell could see increased opportunities as a reserve in the Buccaneers' linebacker corps if Britt is out in Week 18.
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Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Limited to start week
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Britt (back) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice session.
Britt was knocked out of the Bucs' Week 13 win over the Panthers early in the first quarter after sustaining a back injury. He played just seven snaps on defense and recorded two tackles, and because of the injuries to the Bucs' linebacker corps, safety Ryan Neal was forced to fill in alongside J.J. Russell for the rest of the game. Britt's limited session Wednesday could indicate that the back issue won't cause him to miss time, which is welcome news for the Bucs' defense with Devin White (foot) not participating in practice to start the week.
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Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Good to go Week 1
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Britt (hamstring) wasn't listed on the Buccaneers' injury report Wednesday.
Britt was forced out with a hamstring injury during Tampa Bay's preseason contest versus the Jets on Aug. 19. However, the 24-year-old should be ready to suit up for Sunday's season opener at Minnesota. Over 12 appearances last season, Britt totaled 13 tackles while almost exclusively playing on special teams.
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Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Available for Sunday at 49ers
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Tampa Bay activated Britt (ankle) from its injured reserve list Saturday ahead of Sunday's game at San Francisco, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
After missing the Buccaneers' last five games with an ankle injury, Britt appears poised to suit up for Week 14. The 2021 fifth-rounder has played exclusively on special teams so far in 2022.
